Madras High Court issues notice to BCI, TN Bar Council, Central government on plea challenging Section 9 of Advocates Act

Section 9 provides for the constitution of 'Disciplinary Committee' to examine complaints of misconduct against advocates.

BCI, Madras HC

The Madras High Court on Monday sought the responses of the Central government, Bar Council of India (BCI) and Bar Council of Tamil Nadu and Puducherry on a plea challenging the validity of Section 9 of Advocates Act, 1961.

Madras High Court

Bar Council of India

Advocates Act 1961

Section 9 of Advocates Act